A bus travels 120 km in 2.5 hours. What is its average speed?

Correct answer: D. 48 km/h

Average speed = distance ÷ time = 120 ÷ 2.5 = 48 km/h. To divide by 2.5 easily, double both numbers: 240 ÷ 5 = 48. Average speed is always total distance divided by total time.

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The correct answer is D. 48 km/h

Average speed = distance ÷ time = 120 ÷ 2.5 = 48 km/h. To divide by 2.5 easily, double both numbers: 240 ÷ 5 = 48. Average speed is always total distance divided by total time.

Topic: Measurement, Geometry and Money MCQs · Subject: Numerical Ability